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Lamento e correnteza ribeirinhas, Op. 10

by Kalie Akel

Instrumentation
Cello
Duration
7'
Publisher
Composer (self-published, sold through Sheet Music Plus)
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About this piece

A single-movement piece for unaccompanied cello by the Brazilian-French composer and violist Kalie Akel, listed as his Op. 10. The Portuguese title refers to a lament and to the river current of the ribeirinhos, the riverside communities of the Brazilian Amazon region where Akel trained. The composer released a recording by cellist Pablo Schinke in 2022, and the piece has since appeared on American university cello recitals.

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Level rubric

Professional

Left Hand

  • Complete command of the fingerboard.
  • Proficient thumb position across all strings.
  • Execute complex double stops and rapid trills precisely.
  • Fast scales and leaps with precise intonation and speed.
  • Apply expressive techniques (portamenti, micro‑adjusted intonation) tastefully.
  • Easily execute false harmonics.

Right Hand

  • Seamlessly blends martelé, spiccato, sautillé, legato & ricochet.
  • Meticulous bow distribution for sustained lines or rapid passages.
  • Clear pianissimo to controlled fortissimo.
  • Economical, efficient bow movement with smooth transitions.
  • Employ advanced effects (ponticello, bow effects) artistically.

Musicality

  • Focus on a deeply personal, communicative performance.
  • Make interpretive choices reflecting deep understanding of form, style & emotion.
  • Convey nuanced phrasing, wide dynamic range & a unique artistic voice.
  • Craft dramatic cadenzas/solos with rubato, tone & expressive timing.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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